Day for School

Day for School (Den pro školu) is an educational initiative designed for students in the upper primary school (ages 11–15, 2nd stage of primary school). The program aims to enrich traditional teaching by connecting teachers with experienced professionals from various fields and providing students with practical experiences and real-world examples.

The target group includes students who are beginning to explore their career interests and develop self-awareness regarding their skills and abilities. By interacting with experienced professionals, students gain insight into different professions, learn about everyday work practices, and are encouraged to consider their future education and career paths.

Key Activities and Student Experience

The program offers several forms of engagement between students and professionals. Traditional lectures allow experts to share their career stories, explain job responsibilities, and demonstrate the practical application of knowledge learned at school. Workshops provide students with hands-on experiences in a guided setting. Discussions encourage students to ask questions, reflect, and connect new insights to their personal interests and goals. Online sessions enable participation of professionals remotely, ensuring wider access to specialized knowledge. Tandem teaching, where a teacher and a professional co-lead a lesson, creates an interactive and dynamic learning environment. On-site excursions allow students to gain an authentic understanding of workplace organization, required skills, and ethical aspects of various professions.

Students benefit not only from observing professional practices but also from active engagement through problem-solving tasks, scenario analysis, and role-playing exercises.

Program Features and Principles

The program is highly flexible and can be integrated into various subjects. In civics or social studies, students explore societal roles, ethics, and the impact of different professions. Mathematics lessons can include financial literacy, budgeting, and statistical analysis of workplace scenarios. In science and technology, professionals can demonstrate applied knowledge in engineering, healthcare, or environmental fields. Language and literature classes can focus on communication skills, professional writing, and presentation techniques. The program also complements career guidance and personal development lessons, allowing students to reflect on their interests, strengths, and potential career paths.

The program is open to all professionals who wish to share their experience with upper primary school students. Volunteers include engineers, doctors, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs, and craftsmen. Registration is conducted via the program’s website, enabling both local and online support for schools.

Methodology and Structure

Participation in Den pro školu begins with the registration of a professional on the program’s website, where they provide information about their area of expertise, experience, and preferred form of collaboration (in-person, online, tandem teaching, or excursions). Schools select a suitable professional based on the topic, students’ age, and the subject and arrange the specific format of the activity.

Expected Outcomes and Value

Participation in Den pro školu equips students with valuable workplace experiences and supports informed decision-making regarding their future careers. Students acquire practical knowledge about the skills required in various professions, the value of collaboration, and the importance of lifelong learning. The combination of theory and practice ensures that students are better prepared for future educational and professional challenges.